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Transitioning to Adult Endocrinology
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...in feet), retinopathy (eye problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), and cardiovascular disease... Read more »
Thinking About Taking Reclast? How to Make an Informed Decision
By Pam Flores , Health Expert...calcium levels (hypocalcemia), are taking Zometa, have kidney problems, or are allergic to any... Read more »
Boniva, Fosamax, Actonel: Which One is Right for You?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...post-menopausal women. It isn’t recommended if you have kidney problems, or low blood calcium... Read more »
Swine flu (H1N1 influenza) and diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...developed a staphylococcal infection, pneumonia and kidney problems. If you are have diabetes,... Read more »
Could Metformin Actually Protect the Kidneys?
By Gretchen Becker , Health ExpertThe drug metformin is not recommended for people with kidney disease. For this reason, some people... Read more »
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How does diabetes impact lifestyle?"
...associated with long-term complications. Uncontrolled disease can lead to blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, amputations, and nerve damage. Diabetes can lead to the loss of the... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...ranitidine (Zantac 75), and nizatidine (Axid AR). The FDA has issued a warning on Pepcid AC for adults with kidney problems.Proton-pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole (Prilosec) and lansoprazole... Read more »High Blood Pressure, Hypertension Patient Guide
It is estimated that one in four adults (approximately 50 million) in the United States has elevated blood pressure – and more than 30 percent of them are unaware of it. Since people with... Read more »Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations of this syndrome are the development of shortness... Read more »Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring... Read more »Images
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Thyroid Problems Common in CKD Patients
June 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at risk for hypothyroidism and problems that come with it. Subclinical... Read summary »
Injections Help Enlarged Prostates
October 07, 2005BURLINGTON, Vt. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- According to the National Institutes of Health, more than half of men in their 60s suffer from symptoms... Read summary »
Colonoscopy: Not Just for Colon Cancer
May 05, 2008SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Virtual colonoscopy is being hailed as a life-saving diagnostic tool. In fact, a new study shows it's... Read summary »
Kidney ailments may rise along with blood pressure
April 01, 2009The higher your blood pressure, the greater your risk of kidney problems, according to a new report published in the American Journal of Kidney... Read summary »
Frequent trips to the bathroom have many causes
October 02, 2008Making several trips to the bathroom at night can be caused by an enlarged prostate, a kidney problem, or even sleep apnea. Experts at the Mayo... Read summary »
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